Question

which presentation suggests nerve root irritation in the neck? bilateral shoulder weakness, no sensory loss diffuse neck stiffness, no arm symptoms unilateral arm pain, relieved by flexion bilateral hand numbness, worse with flexion view hint for question 32

Explanation:

Nerve root irritation in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) typically presents with unilateral symptoms related to the affected nerve root, and neck flexion can relieve the tension on the nerve root, reducing pain. Bilateral symptoms or isolated neck stiffness without arm involvement are not typical of focal nerve root irritation; bilateral hand numbness worse with flexion points to cervical myelopathy instead.

Answer:

C. Unilateral arm pain, relieved by flexion